White-bearded Antshrike (Biatas nigropectus)
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White-bearded Antshrike

Biatas nigropectus (Lafresnaye, 1850)

17–18 cmLength26 gWeight

The white-bearded antshrike (Biatas nigropectus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: September–November · Most records: Brazil, Argentina

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

White-bearded Antshrike has been recorded at 22 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil630 records
  2. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil190 records
  3. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil156 records
More places
  1. PN Iguazú – Ruta 101Argentina76 records
  2. PN do Itatiaia – área geralBrazil54 records
  3. PP Cruce CaballeroArgentina48 records
  4. PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil45 records
  5. PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina28 records
  6. PN do Itatiaia – Trilha dos Três PicosBrazil27 records
  7. PN de Itatiaia – Hotel do YpêBrazil27 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentina

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The white-bearded antshrike (Biatas nigropectus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Argentina and Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the White-bearded Antshrike?

The White-bearded Antshrike is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 26 g.

Where does the White-bearded Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil and Argentina.

When is the best time to see the White-bearded Antshrike?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the White-bearded Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-bearded Antshrike as Vulnerable.

What does the White-bearded Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-bearded Antshrike in?

It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
17–18 cm
Weight
26 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
75 mm
Tail
77 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Biatas

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